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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,852.80, 439,279.20 and 115,262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,852.80, 439,279.20 and 115,262.73 is: 172,894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,852.80 : 439,279.20 = 115,262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,852.80/439,279.20 = 115,262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,852.80x = 439,279.20 × 115,262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,852.80x = 50,632,519,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,632,519,824.22/292,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,894.10

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